Body Ache Escape’s Blog
Welcome to Body Ache Escape Massage Center’s massage blog. We hope to provide you educational material that will help you get to know more about your body and health. We get our inspiration from our clients, so if you have a disease, dysfunction or health issue please let us know if you’d like us to write about it!
Top Massage Benefits
Why Massage Is So Good For You An Infographic I recently stumbled across this really cool infographic from Fix.com. It explains really well the benefits of massage and which massage would be best for you! Take a look! Did you know that more people receive massages for medical reasons than for
Do You Have a Pain in Your Butt? and I’m not talking about your husband
Gluteus Maximus Do You Have a Pain in Your Butt? The gluteus maximus is the largest and most superficial muscle of the sitting muscles. When you have trigger points in this muscle it can cause pain in your butt when sitting, swimming or walking uphill. Causes of trigger points in the gluteus
Neuropathy- Why Do My Feet Hurt
Why Do My Feet Hurt? Neuropathy Neuropathy is a condition where the feet hurt due to nerve damage. There are several causes of neuropathy but the two most common are diabetes and chemotherapy. For nerves to function properly they must continuously receive oxygen and nutrients. Blood glucose spikes in diabetes and
This Gets Confused for Sciatica All The Time
The Piriformis Sciatica Pain I had a client once who had pain in her lower back so bad that she couldn't stand up straight walking into the office. She had pain running down the back of her leg and even into her foot. As I massaged her I noticed that the
Reduce Inflammation, Lower Stress
Reduce Inflammation,Lower Stress Stress reduction plays a significant role in quelling inflammation, which is why it is essential that everyone develops tools to help manage stress. Studies have shown how mindfulness techniques may be more effective in relieving inflammatory symptoms than other activities that promote well-being. They have been shown to
Massage Etiquette: Should you talk during your massage?
FAQ #5- Relax or Talk During A Massage? When you go in for a massage session, should you talk to your massage therapist? Some people feel like it's more relaxing to chat during the massage treatment, while others find that it disrupts their massage experience. Ultimately, it's up to you, the client - but
